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Dietary fatty acids may contribute to pain, heat in psoriasis

Early research suggests that linoleic acid, a fatty acid common in western diets, may contribute to sensations of heat and pain in...

RLS more common in psoriasis

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is significantly more common in individuals with psoriasis, according to new findings. The research was...

Apremilast Tx for psoriasis reduces fat

Treatment with apremilast appears to be associated with fat loss in patients with psoriasis, according to new study results. The findings...

U.K. study indicates Dx of psoriasis delayed in primary care settings

The researchers analyzed the electronic health records of more than 700 general practices in the U.K. between 2010 and 2017, comparing...

Epidural lidocaine nerve block improves psoriasis

A proof-of-concept study in four patients has shown that an epidural nerve block using lidocaine can lead to clearance of psoriatic skin...

Estradiol controls psoriasis inflammation

Researchers have found that the hormone estradiol suppresses psoriasis, providing a basis for therapeutic potential.

One-third of psoriasis patients have metabolic syndrome

The global prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among patients with psoriasis is 32%, researchers report online in the Journal of the...

Psoriasis, NAFLD raise the risk of one another

Research suggests there is a bi-directional relationship between psoriasis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This...

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